CVE-2022-22995

10.0 CRITICAL
Published: March 25, 2022 Modified: November 03, 2025

Description

The combination of primitives offered by SMB and AFP in their default configuration allows the arbitrary writing of files. By exploiting these combination of primitives, an attacker can execute arbitrary code.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:L

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202311-02
Source: psirt@wdc.com
Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202311-02
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory

13 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
10.0 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.2%
39th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

fedoraproject netatalk westerndigital